Tax Advisor

Tax Advisor

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Project manager for prevailing wage compliance at Palo Verde Generating Station. Researches tax law and proposed federal legislation. Writes memorandums to advise PWCC, APS, and affiliates with respect to the actual or potential impact of such law or proposed legislation. Advises internal clients of the tax consequences of transactional proposals and contracts. Independently prepares tax planning ideas / identifies tax saving opportunities. Negotiates with tax authorities on audit issues. Serves as the prime spokesperson for the organization on highly significant tax matters.

Minimum requirements :

• Post graduate degree in law or taxation required.
• Minimum eight (8) years significant experience in tax research and planning with at 5 years experience in a corporate law or accounting firm.
• Minimum three (3) years of utility experience preferred.
• CPA and / or law license also required. JD or LLM preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of tax law and research techniques, contract drafting techniques and negotiating skills in highly adversarial environments.
• Possesses broad business background, problem-solving skills, interpersonal communication, and negotiating skills.

Major accountabilities :

1) Manage APS's annual Section 45U prevailing wage compliance process for Palo Verde by coordinating internal teams, vendors and external advisors; determine in-scope employees and contractors, assign DOL job classifications, gather payroll data, support analysis, prepare compliance documentation, and report results to APS and Palo Verde leadership.

2) Analyze proposed transactions for income tax effects and propose solutions to problems uncovered and examine alternatives. 3) Provide draft tax and other language for transaction contracts and agreements. 4) Advise accounting department, HR, and Treasury as needed, on changes in law affecting payroll taxes, executive compensation and taxation matters of employee benefit and payments for both benefit plans and employees. 5) Research and write memoranda, briefs, and protests on issues of tax law. 6) Analyze proposed federal tax legislation, recommend Company position, and provide technical support federal affairs department and other affected departments. 6) Manage tax audits and negotiate liability with tax authorities. Assign and review related tax analysts' tasks. 7) Research tax issues, apply law to facts, and provide written advice to PNW and all subsidiaries. Determine impact of changes in tax law or interpretation and supervise analysts in applying changes to Company operations. 8) Oversee preparation and filing of Forms 1099. Advise on the filing of Form W-2 and related payroll compliance activities.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement :

This position may require access to and / or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.